Honor Magic6 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5450); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,379,245).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic6 by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.